Hi folks,
My great aunt has been in hospital a few times over the last year or two following a fall and/or passing out. Each time the hospital staff have noticed her short term memory is poor and this time on her discharge papers it says they recommend her GP refers her to the memory clinic.
My great aunt is doing her level best to hide her symptoms and refuses to even consider going to the GP of her own volition. Social services and the hospital staff I spoke to after she was discharged have recommended that I write to her GP outlining my concerns and press them to make this referral. If she refuses to go to the memory clinic I can't do much about that but I would like her to get a referral and an appointment at the very least, as she might be more willing to go if the appointment has been made by her doctor rather than her seeking the appointment.
Does anyone have any tips or advice that might help me in doing this? I know what GP surgery she goes to but I don't know the name of her GP.
I did try calling them to discuss this a few years ago and they told me where to go, so this time I'll put it in writing.
I don't live nearby and don't have LPA and she has capacity and no other diagnosis.
Thanks!
Natalie
My great aunt has been in hospital a few times over the last year or two following a fall and/or passing out. Each time the hospital staff have noticed her short term memory is poor and this time on her discharge papers it says they recommend her GP refers her to the memory clinic.
My great aunt is doing her level best to hide her symptoms and refuses to even consider going to the GP of her own volition. Social services and the hospital staff I spoke to after she was discharged have recommended that I write to her GP outlining my concerns and press them to make this referral. If she refuses to go to the memory clinic I can't do much about that but I would like her to get a referral and an appointment at the very least, as she might be more willing to go if the appointment has been made by her doctor rather than her seeking the appointment.
Does anyone have any tips or advice that might help me in doing this? I know what GP surgery she goes to but I don't know the name of her GP.
I did try calling them to discuss this a few years ago and they told me where to go, so this time I'll put it in writing.
I don't live nearby and don't have LPA and she has capacity and no other diagnosis.
Thanks!
Natalie